title: The influence of culture on end-of-life decision making.
abstract: In their research, scholars have documented racial and ethnic differences in end-of-life care preferences, which have translated into cultural barriers. However, few studies have explained the racial differences. In the present study, focus groups with semi-structured follow-up interviews were utilized to elicit explanations for variance in decision making in a sample of Black and White community-dwelling residents. Participants identified specific cultural beliefs, values, and communication patterns that can be used to promote cultural competency among practitioners who provide care at end of life.
authors.affiliation: Department of Social Work, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA. kbulloc@ncsu.edu
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bullock
mesh_terms: D032722:Advance Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D016223:Advance Directives / Q000208:ethnology; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001293:Attitude to Death; D054521:Cultural Competency; D003469:Culture; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006304:Health Status; D017051:Hospice Care; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D012067:Religion; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D044465:White People / Q000523:psychology*